berry variety in zone 5a
Blanka white currant in zone 5a
Blanka · Ribes rubrum
- Zone
- 5a -20°F to -15°F
- Growing season
- 150 days
- Chill needed
- 800 to 1500 below 45°F
- Days to harvest
- 70 to 90
The verdict
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About Blanka
Sweet-tart, large pale-yellow berries on long strigs; dessert and white-currant jelly. Late-ripening Czech variety with the longest strigs of any currant, easiest hand harvest.
Critical timing for zone 5a
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Common challenges in zone 5a
- ▸ Fire blight in pears
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
- ▸ Late spring frosts
Modified care for zone 5a
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Blanka in adjacent zones
Other white currant varieties for zone 5a
Frequently asked questions
- Will Blanka white currant grow in zone 5a?
Yes. Blanka is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 6b, which includes zone 5a.
- Are there enough chill hours in zone 5a?
White Currant needs 800 to 1500 chill hours. Zone 5a typically meets this range; check local microclimate against historical chill totals to confirm.
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Image: "Grosello rojo (Ribes rubrum), Múnich, Alemania, 2012-06-07, DD 01", by Diego Delso, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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